The first detailed information about the new generation Transporter that Volkswagen will have Ford Otosan produce in Turkey has arrived. According to information obtained, Volkswagen Transporter will actually be a rebranded version of Ford Transit Custom.
In a news we shared with you at the end of last year, Ford Otosan and Volkswagen from a collaboration between we mentioned. Within the scope of this cooperation, Ford Otosan produces products for Volkswagen in its factory in Kocaeli. commercial vehicle production would do. Now, there has been a new development regarding this issue. Autocarmade important statements about the domestic Volkswagen Transporter, which we will have the opportunity to meet in 2024.
According to the information obtained, the domestic production Volkswagen Transporter and Ford Transit Custom on the same platform will be built. Additionally, this car will have versions with two and three rows of seats. Of course, there will also be a panel van version produced only for carrying cargo. Autocar stated that it could not get any confirmation about this, but the Volkswagen Transporter Sportline He says that the version with the hardware package will also be sold.
Electric Volkswagen Transporter is coming!
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Volkswagen Transporter, which will be produced in Turkey, is basically based on the Ford Transit. rebranded It will be available as a version. In this context; In addition to the diesel engine version of the vehicle, hybrid and electric versions can also be purchased. “E-TransporterThe electric version, which will be called “, will offer the same engine and battery options as Ford E-Transit. In other words, this car will have approximately 400 kilometers range will be offered.
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Carsten Intra, the number one name responsible for Volkswagen’s commercial vehicles, talked about the domestic Transporter in a statement to Autocar. Explaining that both vehicles will be technically similar, Intra said: their appearance He said it would be completely different. “We think ours is better.” said the Volkswagen manager, adding that there is no information regarding the release date and price of the vehicle. did not make a statement. However, the Volkswagen Transporter to be produced in Turkey in 2024 It has been known for a long time that it will launch. The price of the vehicle will also be revealed at this launch.
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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-volkswagen-transporter-line-be-crowned-236-mile-ev